Slow-Cooker Green Chile Pulled Pork Burritos

Health score
11%
Slow-Cooker Green Chile Pulled Pork Burritos
490 min.
14
256kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your mealtime with a dish that’s bursting with flavor and perfect for any occasion? Introducing Slow-Cooker Green Chile Pulled Pork Burritos! This delightful recipe combines the rich, smoky taste of chipotle with tender, slow-cooked pork, creating a mouthwatering filling that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Imagine the aroma wafting through your home as the pork loin roast simmers in a blend of zesty green chile salsa and fresh poblano peppers. The slow cooker does all the hard work for you, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully over 8 to 10 hours, resulting in succulent, shredded pork that practically falls apart. Whether you’re hosting a casual lunch, a family dinner, or a festive gathering, these burritos are sure to impress your guests.

Each burrito is a delightful package of flavor, topped with creamy guacamole and tangy sour cream, all wrapped in warm tortillas. With 14 servings, this recipe is perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week ahead. Plus, with only 256 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to enjoy a hearty, satisfying meal that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons chipotle sauce 
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 2.5 lb pork loin boneless trimmed of fat
  •  poblano pepper seeded chopped
  • cups to 2 chilies slit green (from 16 oz jar)
  • 11 oz flour tortilla for burritos (8 count
  • cup guacamole 
  • cup cream sour

Equipment

  • bowl
  • slotted spoon
  • slow cooker
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix chile pepper powder, oil and salt. Rub mixture over pork; place in slow cooker.
  2. Sprinkle with poblano chile.
  3. Pour salsa over top.
  4. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
  5. Remove pork from slow cooker to cutting board. Shred pork, using 2 forks. Return pork to slow cooker; mix well.
  6. Using slotted spoon, spoon about 1/2 cup pork mixture onto each warm tortilla; top with about 1 tablespoon each guacamole and sour cream. Fold 1 side of tortilla up about 1 inch over filling; fold right and left sides over folded end, overlapping. Fold remaining end down.

Nutrition Facts

Calories256kcal
Protein32.89%
Fat42.17%
Carbs24.94%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6
Glycemic Load
3.63
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
13.397826028907%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.06mg
Epicatechin
0.07mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.4mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.19mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:255.73kcal
12.79%
Fat:11.91g
18.33%
Saturated Fat:3.87g
24.18%
Carbohydrates:15.85g
5.28%
Net Carbohydrates:12.72g
4.63%
Sugar:2.86g
3.18%
Cholesterol:60.72mg
20.24%
Sodium:448.6mg
19.5%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:20.9g
41.8%
Selenium:28.08µg
40.12%
Vitamin B6:0.7mg
34.82%
Vitamin B1:0.49mg
32.73%
Vitamin B3:6mg
30.02%
Phosphorus:251.6mg
25.16%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
15.73%
Vitamin C:11.34mg
13.74%
Potassium:452.83mg
12.94%
Fiber:3.13g
12.52%
Zinc:1.76mg
11.71%
Vitamin B5:0.95mg
9.52%
Folate:37.24µg
9.31%
Magnesium:33.64mg
8.41%
Iron:1.39mg
7.7%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.68%
Vitamin K:8.02µg
7.63%
Vitamin B12:0.45µg
7.46%
Copper:0.11mg
5.64%
Calcium:56.26mg
5.63%
Vitamin E:0.65mg
4.32%
Vitamin A:159.87IU
3.2%
Vitamin D:0.32µg
2.16%